Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Repairing steering rack

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Running gear, axles, steering / Steering / Steering rack / Repairing steering rack

Repairing steering rack

1 -	Right track rod ball joint

Marked with “A” → Anchor

Removing and installing → Chapter

Installation position → Anchor

Allocation → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”.

2 -

Nut

Counterhold on track rod ball joint with a spanner when loosening or tightening nut.

70 Nm

3 -

Clamp

4 -

Boot

Must not be twisted after toe setting has been adjusted.

Removing and installing → Chapter

5 -

Clamp

Renew

Tightening → Anchor

6 -

Track rod

Removing and installing → Chapter

100 Nm

7 -	Steering rack

Allocation → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”.

Removing and installing → Chapter

8 -	Left track rod ball joint

Marked with “B” → Anchor

Removing and installing → Chapter

Installation position → Anchor

Allocation → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”.

9 -

Nut

Counterhold on track rod ball joint with a spanner when loosening or tightening nut.

70 Nm

10 -	Spring-type clip

11 -

Boot

Removing and installing → Chapter

Check for damage

Must not be twisted after toe setting has been adjusted.

12 -

Clamp

Renew after removing

Secure new hose clip using locking pliers for Phaeton steering rack -VAS 6199-.

13 -

Track rod

If defective, renew together with track rod ball joint

Removing and installing → Chapter

100 Nm

Removing and installing track rod ball joint

Special tools and workshop equipment required Ball joint puller -T10187- ...

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